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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1947
Page
2
An orphaned boy with a crippled hip learns by demonstration. He earns a bicycle shop job after proving his skill by riding, then becomes James E. West, Chief Scout of the Boy Scouts of America, epitomizing the adage Dont talk Demonstrate.
A retrospective tribute recalls Saline's 1946 fall festival praised for perfect weather and a grand crowd. Highlights included a popular midway new feature, a dramatic parade with the High School Band and drum corps, the Robison horse pulling team, a vibrant flower show, and a veterans homecoming on Saturday with a long parade through town.
Fredric March and his wife Florence Eldredge are signed for Another Part of the Forest by Universal. This marks his first film since The Best Years of Our Lives. Margaret O'Brien admires Burt Lancaster and requests his autographed photo. Billie Burke to make two reel shorts. Dinah Shore not signed for a fall show. Allan Young named pipe major of the Wallace Pipe Band in recognition of his Scotch roots.
NWNS Radio Screen Editor LYN GONNELLY reports Rita Hayworth’s casting in Born Yesterday draws criticism while Betty Grable would have fit better. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers reunite for a new film. Louise Erickson starts vacation plans to Europe. Judy Canova debuts with the Canova Coat line, expanding into manufacturing for 1,600 stores.
Marble from Brazil stands as the outstanding building stone with high polish appeal. Minas Gerais dominates with veined light hues and white bands, while national mines export to foreign markets for facings statuary and public buildings.
A jumble of notices reports a past barn fire at Mrs. Sam Boyd’s home, two-car collision at Michigan Ave and Ann Street, dawn crash at Intersection Street involving Sanders of Elkhart and McClures of Saline Route 1. Ronald Taylor killed by an auto at 119383 W Michigan Ave. Rev. Lambarth spoke at St James Church. The Norton family horse Bonnie was nearly stolen as a dog barked nearby.
A guide urges parents to avoid embarrassing stories about children and to listen with full attention. It cautions that teasing can betray confidence and hinder future talks. The piece notes openness builds trust, helping teens share parties and plans without feeling judged.
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